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Achnanthes undulorostrata is most similar to A. felinophila from which it differs by its more broadly-rounded rather than cunate ends.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Achnanthes undulorostrata LM7 Achnanthes undulorostrata LM2 Achnanthes undulorostrata LM3 Achnanthes undulorostrata LM4 Achnanthes undulorostrata LM6 Achnanthes undulorostrata LM1 Achnanthes undulorostrata LM5
Length Range
29-37 µm
Width Range
8.0-9.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
14-15 on raphe valve, 12-13 on rapheless valve

Achnanthes felinophila

R.L.Lowe and A.R.Sherwood 2009

Achnanthes felinophila LM2 Achnanthes felinophila LM3 Achnanthes felinophila LM1 Achnanthes felinophila LM4 Achnanthes felinophila LM6 Achnanthes felinophila LM7 Achnanthes felinophila LM5
Length Range
16.0-42.2 µm
Width Range
6-10 µm
Striae in 10 µm
13-15 on both valves

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